Creating a Community Through Education: A Case Study on Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Studies show that students perform better, stay in school longer, and enroll in higher level programs when parents, family and community members are involved in their education. CSDA has worked closely with the Vaughn Next Century Learning Center charter school campus and their renowned founder, Dr. Yvonne Chan, in designing buildings that serve not just as classrooms but as true hubs for the blending of education and community.
In the video below, hear from the students, parents, and teachers themselves on how Vaughn has affected their community and the lives of their students since its inception in 1993.
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